Procurement Specialist
Core
End-to-end acquisition of goods and services, focusing on professional services, consultancy, and non-PO categories to support operational needs.
Role type
Strategic Procurement Specialist
Builds
Operational support for Sun Life Financial Philippines
Domain
Financial Services / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Sourcing, Contract management, Supplier relationship management (SRM), Demand management, Spend analysis, Market analysis, Vendor selection, Cost efficiency strategies
Preferred skills
Construction and facilities management procurement experience, Professional certification
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conduct spend analysis and develop category strategies; Collaborate on specifications and perform value engineering; Execute canvassing, bidding, and negotiations; Evaluate competitive bids based on total cost of ownership; Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities; Manage long-term vendor relationships and contract performance; Drive cost efficiency through standardization and process re-engineering; Resolve supplier conflicts and ensure timely delivery.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC